COURSE CURRICULUM

The Surrey MBA offers a comprehensive and dynamic curriculum designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience required to excel in today’s complex global business environment. In the first semester, students engage with core modules such as sustainable operations and supply chain management, leadership and transformational change, managing high-performing teams, and global strategy in disruptive markets, building a foundation in strategic thinking, organisational leadership, and operational efficiency. The second semester focuses on financial management and accounting for decision-making, AI and decision intelligence, marketing strategy in the digital era, and the global impact residency, blending analytical rigor with innovative and ethical business practices. Throughout the program, students apply their learning to real-world contexts through the integrative applied project, allowing them to solve complex business problems and develop actionable strategies. Optional modules, including entrepreneurial finance, digital product development and innovation, AI and analytics tools for business, experience design and service innovation, responsible AI for business, and revenue management for the service industry, provide flexibility for students to specialise in areas aligned with their career ambitions. The program also includes the career growth accelerator, which supports professional development, networking, and leadership capabilities. By combining theory, practice, and applied projects, the Surrey MBA prepares graduates to lead effectively, innovate strategically, and make a positive impact in diverse business contexts globally.